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Mammoth Balloon Adventures, Mammoth Lakes, Bishop and Crowley Lake, CA.
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Upon arrival, everyone is encouraged to help unload the wicker basket and the 1,000 square yards of nylon, rainbow-colored balloon envelope.
With the sun slowly creeping over craggy peaks in the distance, the balloon is gradually inflated with air using a huge inflation fan. Two crew members prop up the balloon's 7-foot opening while you join the rest of the passengers in slowly unfolding the voluminous mounds of envelope.
When the balloon reaches its 140,000-cubic-foot capacity, Metcalf turns on the two propane burners, aiming their huge bluish flames toward the center of the balloon.
